Gabby Logan thought public ‘didn’t like her’ after Strictly exit

• Broadcaster Gabby Logan revealed she cried after being eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing in 2007, having been told she was too competitive.
• Logan, who finished 11th with partner James Jordan, reflected that her competitive nature, valued in sports, was not appreciated on the show.
• She believes there was a societal shift between 2007 and 2012, where competitive women became celebrated, unlike her experience on Strictly.
• Logan stated she was not playing the game expected of a woman at the time, implying a need for faux humility.
• Gabby Logan, alongside Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman, is set to take over Gary Lineker's role as Match of the Day presenters for the upcoming football season.

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Gabby Logan says she ‘cried into her sofa’ after Strictly Come Dancing